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CRAWFORD NIXON Obituary
Dr. CRAWFORD T. NIXON (Age 88)
On Thursday, May 22, 2014, of Washington, DC. Beloved husband of Charmaine Nixon; father of Charles and Marisa Nixon, Charmaine Smith, Nikola Edgar, Katrena Anderson and the late Michael Nixon; grandfather of Michael Giles, Mya Askew, Cienna Edgar, and Marissa Anderson. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. and at Nativity Church, 6001 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC, on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 10 to 11 a.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Trina B
May 23, 2024
Marisa: May your happy memories give you peace and comfort always. Thinking of you
Trina
May 22, 2019
Dearest Marisa and Family,
You are left with beautiful memories of a beautiful man and he is with you forever.
Jessica Rome
May 30, 2014
Nikola, I have fond memories of having met your sweet father several times over the years and am saddened to hear of his passing. Much love to you and your family.
May 30, 2014
Dear Charmaine
Your relatives here in Pittsburgh send our deepest love for you. We had only met Crawford one time and it was under similar conditions but from what we remember he was a nice cordial gentlemen. We hope you can cherish the thought found at John 5:25,28,29 Its a peaceful Thought. Joe, Vernell, Margaret, Marian,Peggy, Richard & Donal
Rose P
May 29, 2014
Your daughters reflect what a good man you were. Condolences to the Nixon clan
Annette & Arthur Carter
May 29, 2014
Dr. Crawford, your kindness and respect for my husband and me, will never, ever be forgotten. Your smile was always sincere and genuine, something we will always remember.
We pray that you will rest in peace.
Trina, a TCS family member
May 29, 2014
Marisa,
I was deeply saddened by the news of your father's passing. I felt your love for him every time you spoke of him. My heart felt condolences to you and your family.
Love to you...
Nancy and Howard Schertler-Dent
May 29, 2014
Marissa, we are so sorry for your loss. We hope you find solace in knowing you were there for your Dad, and could provide such support. You are a terrific and caring daughter.
May 28, 2014
To Marisa, Charm and entire Nixon family. Uncle Crawford lived a long blessed life. He is resting now and rejoicing to see all of his siblings and his parents at the gates of heaven welcoming him in. May you be comforted with love and peace during this difficult time.
Paula Head Beal
May 28, 2014
Your the best father a daughter could ever have, I love so much and I will keep you in my heart always. I would nothing if I did have you and we all appreciate your love. Your the best and I will miss you very, very much.
I love you, Dad, LOVE ALWAYS< PRINCESS
Nikola Edgar
May 28, 2014
I love you daddy and I will miss you always. You were a strong, kind, gentle man and wonderful father. Rest in peace.
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